| "Gang Bang" | |
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| Song by Madonna | |
| from the album MDNA | |
| Released | March 23, 2012 |
| Recorded | 2011 |
| Studio | 3:20 Studios (Los Angeles, California) MSR Studios (New York City) |
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| Length | 5:26 |
| Label | Interscope |
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| MDNA track listing | |
16 tracks
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| Licensed audio | |
| "Gang Bang" on YouTube | |
"Gang Bang" is a song recorded by American singer Madonna, from her twelfth studio album MDNA (2012). It was written by Madonna, Mika, William Orbit, Priscilla Hamilton, Keith Harris, Jean-Baptiste, Don Juan "Demo" Casanova, and produced by Madonna, Orbit and The Demolition Crew. Madonna cited American director Quentin Tarantino as an inspiration for the song, revealing that she wanted him as the director for the song's music video.
A dance, electronic, electropop and techno song, it lyrically portrays a scorned woman seeking revenge on her lover. Police sirens, whispered vocals, throbbing beats and a dubstep breakdown provide the song with a suspense-filled atmosphere. The song received critical acclaim, most calling it a highlight of the album and also the boldest track of the album. Some even hailed it as one of Madonna's best songs.
"Gang Bang" charted on the French Singles Chart and the Dance/Electronic Digital Song Sales chart, due to digital downloads from MDNA. Madonna performed the song on the MDNA Tour, in a motel setting where she is seen shooting the male dancers who infiltrate her room, with blood being splattered on the backdrop. The performance was heavily criticized for its use of guns, but received favorable reviews from critics.